Musicians On Call Welcomes Entertainment Industry Leaders To National Board Of Directors

Marcel Pariseau and Sam Hollander join National Board to support MOC’s mission delivering healing power of music in healthcare environments

Musicians On Call has appointed True Public Relations Publicist and Co-Owner Marcel Pariseau and hit Songwriter Sam Hollander to its National Board of Directors.

“Marcel Pariseau and Sam Hollander have made lasting marks on music culture through their respective careers, and their charitable nature has already significantly boosted Musicians On Call’s mission of bringing the healing power of music to those in need. We are incredibly grateful to both of them for now bringing their leadership to our National Board of Directors,” said Musicians On Call President & CEO Pete Griffin. “Marcel’s visionary guidance and Sam’s unparalleled creativity will be invaluable assets as we work to expand our programs nationwide. Their commitment to our cause resonates deeply, and we look forward to their continued support in making an even greater impact on the lives of individuals facing health challenges.”

Renowned publicist and co-owner of True Public Relations, Marcel joins Musicians On Call with extensive experience working with a wide portfolio of brands like Walmart, P&G, Louis Vuitton and Amazon, as well as A-list talent, including Scarlett Johansson, Kristen Bell, Dolly Parton, Wynonna Judd, and many more. He has done Oscar, Grammy, Emmy, CMA and ACM campaigns throughout his career.  Pariseau is a member of CMA, ACM, Recording Academy and Television Academy. True has offices in Los Angeles and Nashville.

Hollander is an award-winning songwriter who has written hit songs for artists like Panic! at the Disco, One Direction, Train, Katy Perry, Fitz & The Tantrums, Carole King, Ringo Starr, Aloe Blacc, Goo Goo Dolls, Kelly Rowland, Matt Nathanson, O.A.R. and numerous others. He has been a devoted supporter of MOC’s mission for over a decade, having a profound programmatic and monetary impact on the organization’s mission. Most recently, he donated all proceeds from his memoir 21-Hit Wonder: Flopping My Way to the Top of the Charts to Musicians On Call. In 2023 MOC presented Hollander with the Leadership in Music Golden Ukulele for his generous support.

For 25 years Musicians On Call has used music to promote and complement the healing process through bedside, virtual and digital streaming programs that are available across all 50 states. As the nation’s leading provider of live music in hospitals, MOC volunteers have performed for more than one million individuals in healthcare facilities nationwide.